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“AMERICA SHALL BE SAVED”

_ DANIEL KOLENDA FALL REVIVAL SPEAKERS AND PHOTOS PAGES 4 AND 15

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INTERNATIONAL EDITION

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Missions and Outreach prepares to send over 300 students into the world PAGE 6

ORU opens new International Center PAGE 8 Why should international students start thinking about graduation?

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FEATURE PAGE 5

First Lady Lisa Wilson

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NEWS PAGE 3

Microsoft 365 now available for enrolled ORU students

SPORTS PAGE 11

High stakes for men’s soccer team

News

Office 365 Pro Plus now free for students Kristy Sturgill Managing Editor

ORU students will soon have access to a free license of Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus through a recent education package coordinated between Microsoft and the university.

“This new initiative is to drive help to students for their education. Schools that purchase Microsoft are given this for students as a thank you for what we already pay to have Microsoft on computers at the university,” IT Support Engineer Shannon Barton said.

The free license provides significant savings to students who need Office 365 software on devices. Currently, students pay $80 for Office 365 Pro Plus on two devices for four years. Without a student discount or a free license through the university, the software can cost up to $300.

“In addition to high tuition costs and book expenses, we have to fork over another few hundred for software that most universities give away for free. I’m glad that ORU is using this agreement with Microsoft to help mitigate some of the costs students have to face,” said senior Ryan Sullivan.

For those that already have the software on their devices, they may update to the free license and take the opportunity to add Office 365 Pro Plus to devices that currently do not have it.

The license includes the following programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher and OneNote.

These programs can be downloaded on up to five devices including mobile.

The license will be removed from the devices after the student leaves the university, because the license is attached to the student’s university email.

To download the software, go to Office in Education’s website (www.Office.com/GetOffice365). Click on “Find out if you’re eligible.” Enter your ORU email address, and click sign up. It will say there is already an account with Office 365, but click continue.

The next screen is the ORU student email login page. Login with your student email; the page will redirect back to the Office 365 Education page. Click on start and download Office 365 to your laptop or mobile device including Windows tablets and iPads.

Some easy instructions to get your free download

RECEIVE MICROSOFT

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Guest artists present workshops on campus Ann Chinworth Staff Writer

ORU faculty members have sought opportunities to connect the student body with the university’s broad network of contacts.

Dr. Mark Hall, dean of the college of arts and cultural studies, says he is interested in creating more workshops for students to meet people who’ve fought hard and become successful in their professions.

“You know it’s one thing to be in the classroom but it’s something else to actually hear, ‘Well this is how it’s done,’ and, ‘This is what you have to do’, and all the heartache,” Hall said.

This semester, the university hosted workshops with the bands Leeland and Hillsong, allowing students to get to know the artists on a much deeper level.

“Instead of them coming and just doing the wor-

ship service, which is great, we’re just asking the groups, ‘Would you be willing to host a workshop for us,” said Hall. “We want [our students] to know them and talk to them and see what’s happening and get their questions answered.”

These workshops expand beyond the music department. ORU hosted Christine Caine, an international activist for the fight against sex trafficking, and Phil Cooke, a globally-known producer of Christian media.

Hall said he hopes to continue these workshops as well as expand the variety of fields covered. He would like to have professionals from all departments speak to students about their experience in their specific line of work.

The department is currently planning the spring lineup of guests.

Courtesy photo

Christian rock band Leeland performed at the Mabee Center on Oct. 6. ORU alumnus Brian Nhira joined them on stage.

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From African crusades to Christ’s Chapel

Evangelists Reinhard Bonnke and Daniel Kolenda speak at Fall Revival JJ Johnson

Since 1974, the organization claims to have ministered “to multiplied Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke millions of people in Africa alone,” received a threatening email in spring drawing crowds up to 1.6 million at 2001. The message instructed Bonnke a time. From these masses, over 74 to abandon plans for a Gospel Crusade million responded affirmatively to in Sudan or be killed. their message of salvation, according to Opposition peppers the history CfAN’s website. of Bonnke’s 40-year-old ministry Kolenda met Bonnke after being organization, Christ for All Nations hired to work in the CfAN warehouse [CfAN]. But the author of this in Orlando. particular email set the threat apart: “I felt so happy. I felt like maybe Osama bin Laden. this was the fulfillment of what the “His fame had not yet been Lord had spoken to me all those years established worldwide,” Bonnke said in earlier. That I could somehow help to his autobiography. “But we had heard build God’s eternal kingdom, even if it of him.” was sweeping floors,” Kolenda said.

Although Bonnke and his team Bonnke saw Kolenda at work in resisted the threat of attack, the the warehouse and asked him to be Sudanese government ordered CfAN his traveling assistant. Bonnke began to call off the crusades. the process of handing over leadership According to reports, “violence duties to Kolenda. In 2010, Kolenda erupted” in the crowds upon became president of CfAN. cancellation of the event.

“We minister side-by-side Bonnke returned to his home in continuously. I love Evangelist Bonnke Germany disappointed. A few months like a father,” Kolenda said. “In the later, bin Laden became a household ministry of Christ for All Nations, we name after the 9/11 attacks. work in tandem and everything is done Bin Laden’s name eventually faded as a unified team.” from the headlines. CfAN’s influence, CfAN continues its evangelical however, continues to reach into mission. In years past, Bonnke grew current events. Rev. Daniel Kolenda, famous for his catchphrase, “Africa CfAN’s current president, worked shall be saved!” alongside Bonnke in the now EbolaNow, Kolenda and Bonnke claim a ravaged region of West Africa. different goal: “America shall be saved!”

“Ebola has gotten a lot of media “We have taken on a new vision attention lately, but it’s actually from the Lord to move across the nothing new. We’ve ministered before United States with Gospel Crusades,” in regions affected by it,” Kolenda said. Kolenda said. “It is a very big and risky “The people are in my prayers and I undertaking, but the grace of God has can’t wait to return.” covered us and we have seen amazing Kolenda said fear is a common fruit so far.” response throughout the world.

In June, CfAN held a Gospel But it should not be the response Crusade in Miami. According to of Christians as Ebola spreads and Kolenda’s website, 15,000 attended the militant Islamist groups like ISIS and event. CfAN will hold another Gospel Boko Haram advance their agendas.

Crusade in Houston, Feb. 20 - 21, “All these challenges present us 2015. The free event will be open to with historic opportunities to release the public. the Kingdom of God on earth,” Kolenda said.

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Evangelist Daniel Kolenda opens Fall Revival by challenging students to recognize God’s gifting and direction for their lives. Kolinda said it’s important to recognize where God is leading and to remember that it’s God that orchestrated it.

Baptisms slated for Friday Francesca Vazquez Contributing Writer

Students have the opportunity to be baptized this Friday at 11 a.m. in Christ’s Chapel. The voluntary event wraps up Fall Revival services.

“Each year during Fall Revival, many students either make Jesus Lord for the first time or rededicate their lives to Him,” ORU Women’s Chaplain Carol Holderness said.

“Baptism is a public declaration of that commitment.”

During chapel, Holderness and Provost Kathaleen Reid-Martinez will baptize female students.

Dean Clarence Boyd and Dr. Dan Guajardo, vice president of student experience, will baptize male students.

“We thought it would be appropriate to give the students an opportunity to do just that, especially during revival week,” said Holderness.

Students who attend the baptism service will receive one free chapel absence excuse.

Students who wish to get baptized can tell their chaplains or email Holderness at cholderness@ oru.edu or Boyd at cboyd@oru.edu.

FEATURES

First Lady Lisa Wilson poses with her homemade cobbler she made for students. The cobbler was served in custom cups.

Photo by Caleb Shong

Lady Lisa

Brooke Thomas

“If I could, I would be a mother to all of them.”

Features Editor

Students often see First Lady Lisa Wilson smiling in chapel after one of President Wilson’s jokes, and they enjoy her cookies and cobblers in Saga.

What students may not know is the nurturing, quiet disposition that remains when she isn’t in the spotlight.

“I’ve always liked quiet time and solitude, it has always been important to me, and there is less of that now than there used to be,” Wilson said.

The first lady takes an active role in certain intiatives on campus. She was heavily involved with the international center remodel and currently plays an active role in the university’s 50th Anniversary Campaign and its globalization initiatives. She also co-teaches the Spirit-Empowered Living course.

“My favorite part [of being first lady] is the student interaction. I love young people. I love the excitement they have,”

said Wilson. “I love to see the plans they have for their lives.”

Wilson was born and raised on a farm in Kentucky, and didn’t always imagine herself going into ministry.

“That wasn’t a conscious thought.

Growing up, I served the Lord from an early age, and I was always involved in outreach ministry,” she said. “I always had a heart for ministry, but I never thought about pursuing it, especially being raised Southern Baptist where women aren’t traditionally seen as ministers.”

Wilson, who is fond of traveling and being outdoors, finds enjoyment in hearing about how mission trips affect the lives of ORU students. She travels as much as she can and despite the nature of her trips being different than they used to be, she strives to make the most of every experience.

Wilson also enjoys baking and watching ORU students grow during their extracurricular events.

“I’ve always loved to bake for my family, so I like being able to do that for the student body and finding different things to try,” said Wilson. “We had several [students] ask ‘well what is a cobbler’ but yet they loved it. So I think the cobblers were my favorite event. Now we just have to think of something new for the next couple months.”

Wilson tries to attend as many student events as possible.

“We like to support our ORU students with everything they do whether it is in the classroom or in other areas,” said Wilson.

Students often hear President Wilson speak about the origins of his relationship with his wife from the chapel stage.

Most students have never heard her side of the story.

“I was a senior and he was a junior when we first started dating. I don’t know, it just always seemed taboo to date a younger man. Of course it’s not that

way anymore,” said Wilson. “I was hesitant in saying ‘yes’ when he asked me out because he is a year younger than me. He also wasn’t serving the Lord. I said ‘no’ a few times.”

When asked, she said his persistence finally made her give him a chance, and the rest is history.

There are several fundamental truths Wilson hopes students know.

“I think this generation has grown up under a shadow of death. I would like for young people to understand that each child is created uniquely by God and they have a distinct purpose for their life,” said Wilson. “If I could I would be a mother to all of them, and I want them to know that. I want them to know that my heart is that they find God’s best for their life, that they don’t settle. Also, don’t be thrown off by the unexpected because God always does the unexpected and we need to be willing to follow wherever He leads.”

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Give me a “heart to see” Jordan Jones

Contributing Writer

This September, the university started its annual push for students to get involved in missions and outreach.

“We are asking students to make themselves available and just ‘say yes’ to the Lord. Make yourself available to be the hands and feet of Jesus,” said Bobby Parks, director of the Missions and Outreach Department.

This year’s theme, “Heart to See, encourages students to embrace a new perspective for ministry. Approximately 15 outreaches go into the Tulsa community weekly with an average overall attendance of 150 to 200 students.

Missions and Outreach offers two new outreach opportunities this semester: Victory Mobile Kids Club and Tulsa Hope Academy.

Victory Mobile Kids Club takes church to low-income housing communities across Tulsa. At the Tulsa Hope Academy, ORU students tutor high school students who are trying to earn their GED.

Taking this “Heart to See” drive to the world, the missions department plans for 31 student-led teams this year, with over 300 students already signed up and 700 students showing interest.

Students have three new missions locations to choose from this year.

Students can travel to Israel where they will link up with the Empowered21 Global Congress in Jerusalem.

A theatre team is going to Zimbabwe for a month over the summer while a Brazil development team will help assess the nation’s needs and poverty level that plagues the people.

Prices for these trips range from $1,099 to $3,599, and will take place during either spring break 2015 or summer break 2015.

“Our mission and vision is to be a strategic short-term investment to a long-term kingdom work. As long as there are people who have never heard the Gospel, there will always be a need,” said Parks.

Photo By Pamela Castillo

Students Isaiah Liston and Brendan Campagna participate in the Habitat for Humanity outreach. The two helped prepare for the construction of a new home.

For more coverage on missions and outreachs, visit oruoracle.com

Feeding Tulsa, 75 cents at a time

Students start outreach club to feed the homeless Madison McDaniel Staff Writer

Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., the Feed the Homeless Club meets at security and heads to downtown Tulsa.

The club, which officially became active Sept. 10, was created by one of ORU’s own. Senior Budd Arnold sparked the idea of the Feed the Homeless Club after his own experience with outreach.

“Last year, I was a leader of an outreach, Thursday Night Dinners, and left halfway through because I wasn’t happy with how it was going,” Arnold said. “So coming back this year, I really wanted to do something with the homeless again. But I didn’t want to have to go back and do it through the outreach program, so I decided to start my own thing.”

Arnold started the club with his friend and roommate Zoe Miranda. Arnold and Miranda grew up together. Now, the two friends hope to make an impact in the streets of Tulsa.

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The club aims to build community, love on people and build relationships with them.

“There’s no ulterior motive,” Miranda said. “If they want to hear about Jesus and the gospel then yeah, we’re more than willing to share that, but for now we just want to love on [them] and show them that there’s people looking out for [them].”

After chapel on Wednesdays, Miranda and Arnold buy all of the supplies for the sack dinners they pass out that night. The meals consist of a sandwich, chips, water and a snack.

“At 6:30 p.m., we go to Saga and invite people to come help us organize all of the dinners. We’re doing about 40 [dinners] each [Wednesday] night. So that takes a good amount of people to make all of the sandwiches and bag up everything,” Arnold said.

The provisions for the meals have relied solely on donations thus far, except for the first week which came out of pocket.

“The way we’re shopping, we spend 75 cents per

lunch, and there’s 40 of them so it’s really not expensive,” Miranda said. “We’re not asking for donations but people are gladly, willingly donating their money, which is really cool to see.”

In terms of the club’s future, Arnold wants to see it become student-funded as well as student-organized.

Apart from Wednesdays, Arnold and Miranda felt that one day out of the week wasn’t enough to truly build relationships with the people they interact with each week.

“We’re starting to go Mondays now as well.

[Sometimes when] it’s just a group of us guys, we’ll skateboard downtown. If we run into someone, we’ll stop, hang out, and just pass them a water. [We just] kind of hang out for a while,” Arnold said.

As the club continues to spend more time downtown throughout the week, they are able to strengthen their relationships with the people they meet.

For more information about weekly outreaches, visit oruoutreach.com.

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Many nations, one international center Dominique Johnson Editor-in-Chief

The new ORU International Center opened this month to offer international students a place for social and academic support. The International Center replaces the old housing office located under Claudius.

Dr. Marcela Chavan serves as the director of the International Center.

Chavan has over 20 years in teaching experience, working closely with international centers along the way.

She served as the director for the Center of Latino Leadership, associate director of International Programs

and international programs manager at Regent University.

“I have immersed myself in the international community. It’s beautiful,” Chavan said. “I’m amazed at how we intermingle with the world, how the world has become smaller and closer.

And at the same time, the gaps are big.

That calls for putting yourself out there and making communication among cultures happen. When that happens, I think something of God takes place. I really believe that.”

Chavan hopes the International Center becomes a place of community for all students.

“[I want the center to be] a place in which we can do more than just get together and get in one place,” she said.

“I’m talking about coming together as a multicultural body that suffers, laughs, longs for one another. That’s a community. That is, to some extent, a reflection of God’s vision for the world. To redeem the world is to have them become brothers and sisters.”

The center comes during a campuswide push for globalization. This year, ORU hosts students from 84 countries. “[I’m most excited about] the potential,” Chavan said. “This is an opportunity to make history. I envision creating a model

that can be replicated in other universities.”

The International Center focuses on the needs of many students.

“International students have unique or special needs,” Eric Montalvan said.

“We need a place and staff that can meet those needs and guide us during our time at ORU. This center can also serve as an educative experience for the whole campus.”

The International Center welcomes all students, international or not, any day of the week.

Photos by Dominique Johnson

International students meet at ORU’s International Center on Tuesday. Many spent time together over fall break, Oct. 10-18. Pictured back row, left to right: Lucky Obasuyi, Elijah Grabovenko, Shakir Yerkeyev, Delmy Henriquez, Guilliam Nel, Mark Kudrov, Dr. Marcela Chavan, Morningstar Akinrinlola, Laura Carbajal and Yubi Lee. Front row, left to right: Pablo Rodriguez, Erick Munoz, Peter Joo, Cara Philip, Erick Montalvan and Kayla Michelle.

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Students attend the international student reception to hear both Dr. Marcela Chavan, director of the International Center, and Dr. Nancy Brainard, vice president for Enrollment Management, speak on the importance of the international student perspective. Photos clockwise from top left: Josiah Guajardo, Larissa Nugroho, Chavan, Eric Montalvan, Eric Munoz, Laura Carbajal, Chavan, Lucky Obasuyi, Delmy Henriquez and Yubi Lee.

The international center: Three areas of impact Dominique Johnson Editor-in-Chief

1. Student Life “We want Oral Roberts University—[all of the] tribes, nations and tongues—to have a meaningful experience. Certainly, we want our international students to have a whole, integral, holistic experience at this campus. [We want them to] feel not only connected to God and connected to one another, but also know that we care about them,” said Marcela Chavan, director of ORU International Center.

The center will be open for students to come and spend time with each other. Over fall break, Chavan facilitated events for international students who stayed on campus for the week. “[I’m most excited about] the new projects that will help international students accommodate to a new culture and make sure that we are active and engaged with the ORU community.”

Access to the center is not limited to international

students. Chavan hopes all students will come to the space and hang out.

“My vision is to create a sense of community. Not a segregated community, but a global community. [This is a place where] the person from Dallas, Texas can come to the person from Ukraine and can engage in conversations about changing the world.”

2. Academic Life “How do we make sure the curriculum reflects some of the international students’ concerns and realities? To become global, you not only have to provide resources and services for internationals, but you also have to make sure whatever they’re learning is putting them in a capacity that will allow them to perform at a level of excellence in their country of origin.”

Chavan said there are many “bridges” in place, or resources for international centers to thrive academically. She hopes to help students utilize bridges like the tutoring program, language clubs, study abroad

programs and more.

Chavan will be the advisor over all student organizations relating to international students.

“We’re going to provide a schedule of activities and workshops to help them thrive academically,” Chavan said.

3. Staff and Alumni “I’m interfacing with staff and alumni in meeting students’ needs. I don’t mean only international alumni. I mean all alumni,” Chavan said. “They’re probably the best partners in hosting internationals for fall break, Thanksgiving dinners, during Christmas.

Every ORU grad has such a passion for the nations that make this idea of embracing and caring much more real and manageable.”

Chavan hopes current students will leave ORU wanting others to experience what they did.

“To create that experience, we need all of ORU to become an inviting, welcoming place,” Chavan said.

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#ORUFrosh50: Q&A with a freshman R.A. JJ Johnson News Editor

In September, Freshman Jessica Holler received a call few freshmen receive.

She was asked, on the day before her 18 birthday, to be the resident advisor of Claudius 5 South. WIthin two days, she found herself preparing for a new adventure at ORU. JJ: Being even a second-semester freshman, that’s still baptism by fire to be thrust into a leadership position like that. How has the experience been so far?

JH: At first, I was a little overwhelmed because I felt I wasn’t prepared.

But, it was actually really ironic how the Lord moved. I work for [Student Association] as well. We were here the same time RAs and chaplains were going

through the same training.

[We went] through all the different speakers about drugs, alcohol, sexual harassment. I just didn’t know that it was going to be used for an RA position. I was just there for SA. JJ: What has the RA program added to your life?

JH: ORU already has a ton of community. So that’s a word overworked I feel. But the support that I’ve gotten from the RA program is insane. I had my first team meeting on Monday.

That’s just when all the RAs get together, all the female RAs. I was very surprised at how backedup I felt whenever I was there. All of the women, even singing in worship together, were super empowering. So I think that being in the RA program has

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empowered me, definitely to believe in myself, that I can do this, but more on top of that.

They have helped me realize that it’s not because of me that I’m in this position. Obviously this is a work of the Lord, this wasn’t on my plan at all.

[I have realized] it’s okay to not know exactly what’s going to happen. That’s where the Lord steps in, to fill in. It’s been really awesome.

It appears you already have reached quite a level of success early on. So what’s next for you?

JH: I don’t know. I mean honestly, I like to serve. I’ve always been that kind of person. Sometimes, I overwork myself. I work off campus. I work at Plato’s closet and I love working there. So I’ve really tried to not overwork myself.

I am a marketing major, so I joined in the [Student Association] Marketing Department.

SA is family and it’s great. I have been so blessed with all this support even before I moved to Gucci to be the RA. When I was on Legacy, I was there with people I went to high school with and graduated with and the friendships and the bonds were deep. I feel like the Lord almost prepared me for this change throughout all of those different support groups.

So, I don’t know. I would love to continue being the RA the rest of my time here. If that’s all I do, that’s perfect. I think that’s great. I don’t know.

Whatever the Lord has planned.

#ORUFrosh50

SPORTS

The walk-on complex Parrish Purnell Jr. Sports Writer

College athletic programs spend millions of dollars each year recruiting and giving scholarships to athletes, but walk-on athletes often contribute while overcoming tough odds.

Many walk-ons spend their time working to get better at their respective sports and hoping to become scholarship athletes.

Jonathan Banegas, a junior on the soccer team, walked-on during his sophomore year and knows the daily struggle first-hand.

“You have to constantly prove yourself,” Banegas said. “Things usually

aren’t in your favor, and you’re competing at a super high level trying to get the coaches to notice you.”

The Honduran forward is still playing without scholarship money.

“What keeps me going every day is the love and passion I have for the game and my teammates,” he said.

Most walk-ons don’t get the opportunity to showcase their talents as often as the recruited players, but some walk-ons are an exception.

Former basketball standout Mikey Manghum did what every hopeful walk-on dreams of, earned a scholarship. Manghum played for the Golden Eagles from 2009-2012, working his

way up the ranks to becoming one of Coach Sutton’s most reliable players.

“Being a walk-on is a challenge,” Manghum said. “Coach told me I may have the opportunity to earn a scholarship, but it was never anything I expected.”

Manghum worked hard to obtain a scholarship and became an integral part of the team.

“My advice to any other walk-on is to always remain humble, and never become complacent,” said Manghum.

“There should never be any excuse for slacking off.”

Despite limited-to-no playing time during games, walk-ons may still be considered vital to the sports teams’

overall success.

“We love having walk-ons as part of the ORU basketball family,” said Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Kyan Brown. “Our expectation is the young men that make it, take care of business on and off the court, all while representing our university in a positive light.”

For Banegas, scholarships were not a factor in his decision to join the team.

“I continue to work hard because I love it,” said Banegas. “My love for the game is too deep to just be a fan, so I keep pushing.”

Postseason possibilities Men’s soccer looks to break the tie David Sauer Sports Editor

The ORU men’s soccer team is battling to make the postseason with only two conference games left.

ORU is currently tied for fourth with Omaha at four points each. The top four teams in the Summit League standings will make the postseason tournament.

The Golden Eagles go on the road to play league leader Western Illinois on Nov. 1, and return home to play Eastern Illinois for the season finale on Nov. 8.

ORU will have to solve its road woes this season to have success against Western Illinois. The Golden Eagles are 1-5-1 on the road and have been shutout in the last four road matches.

“We’ve got to defend bet-

ter,” Head Coach Ryan Bush said. “We’ve been a little leaky on the road. We’ve given very few goals at home and given up quite a few on the road, and we haven’t scored on the road.”

ORU gives up just over two goals per match on the road, but only scored four goals in seven road matches this season.

“Coach always says we defend with 11 players, not just the defense and goal keeper,” goal keeper Ben LaCourse said. “Collectively as a group, we need to do a better job of defending with 11 players. We need to concede far less goals than we have been.”

Capitalizing on missed opportunities will make the difference for the Golden Eagles’ offense “If we put our chances away, it can be the difference between [winning and tying] or between one goal and beating them by

three,” forward Matthew Rogers said. “Putting our chances away and finishing in front of the net is probably the most important thing coming up.”

ORU has been much better at home. The Golden Eagles are 4-1-1 at home, and scored 10 goals in six home games.

“If we can play a more similar style in intensity and energy on the road to what we do here at home, with more concentration and more focus in the attacking third creating opportunities, I think we’ll be a lot more successful in the conference,” Bush said.

Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a tie. ORU is currently 1-2-1 in Summit play.

ORU needs to win the two remaining Summit League matches, and Omaha has to lose or tie in two of three remaining

Photo by Joshua Carpenter

Sophomore Matthew Rogers will look to lead the offense to success against Western Illinois, which has shutout its last six opponents. conference matches to have a chance at the postseason.

Omaha faces second-place Denver, sixth-place IUPUI and third-place Fort Wayne to finish the season.

ORU’s next match will be a non-conference meeting with Central Arkansas on the road on Oct. 28.

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This year’s NBA: Different is good Ryan Woods

Sports Columnist

The NBA season begins Tuesday, Oct. 28 in San Antonio, home of the defending champion San Antonio Spurs. Here are three key storylines heading into the 2014-15 NBA season, as the league rests in the calm before the storm.

1. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ new look Four years ago, the Miami Heat welcomed LeBron James and Chris Bosh to join Dwayne Wade. The trio went to four straight finals and the experiment can definitely be considered a success.

Now, Cleveland looks to replicate that success in a similar way.

LeBron, still the best player on the planet, is back home. To help him, the Cavs acquired Kevin Love, who comes off a season very similar to Bosh’s in 2009-10 averaging 26 points per game and 12 rebounds per game.

They join All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving and a rookie head coach in David Blatt looking to make things work in year one.

Will it work right away? Well, look at Miami in year one. The team sputtered out of the gate losing seven of its first 15 games. The team thought it had things solved, but a veteran Dallas Mavericks’ team had other plans in the 2011 finals.

The Spurs have shown the league how important a foundation rooted in team chemistry is in order to win a title.

It will be intriguing to watch as the Cavs will try to expedite its maturation process and claim a pro sports championship in Cleveland for the first time since the Browns won the Super Bowl in 1964.

2. MVP goes down While the Chicago Bulls welcome back former MVP Derrick Rose, the Oklahoma City Thunder will have to learn to live without reigning MVP Kevin Durant for the first two months of the season.

Durant suffered a Jones Fracture, a fracture to the fifth metatarsal, the bone at the base of your pinky toe. Durant underwent successful surgery a week ago. Now, the road to recovery begins.

The question is, when Durant comes back, what condition will the Thunder be in?

Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka have the opportunity to prove their worth and carry an unfamiliar load while Durant heals. Westbrook is coming off a historic playoff run. Many feel the first eight weeks without Durant is the perfect opportunity for him to showcase his unrivaled abilities. Westbrook may also be an early candidate for this year’s MVP. The Thunder was without Russell Westbrook for 36 games last year while he recovered from three separate knee operations. Oklahoma City went on to win 59 games and finish just a game back of the Spurs for the top seed in the playoffs. Westbrook’s play over the 20 games that Durant is slated to miss will say a lot about where the Thunder finish in April heading into the playoffs.

3. Wild Wild West The Phoenix Suns won 48 games last season and missed the playoffs.

To put it into perspective, the Toronto Raptors also won 48 games and were the number-three seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Translation: The Western Conference is loaded.

So who’s in? Who’s out?

The Spurs, Thunder, Clippers and Warriors look like the best four teams out West. That leaves the remaining four playoff spots between six teams: Dallas, Portland, Memphis, Houston, Phoenix and New Orleans.

Barring a major injury to one of those first four teams, look for Phoenix and New Orleans to be on the outside looking in once again.

With a conference this deep, the only guarantee: no guarantees.

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Without Kevin Durant in the lineup for six to eight weeks, the challenge falls to Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka to prove what they can do.

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Students share a taste of fine art Jordan Buie

Contributing Writer

“Promethia” is the literary journal of the English department. The department has begun to collect creative work from students and facutly throughout the year for the annual publication.

Students are welcome to submit short stories, poetry, photography or art.

The publication is released at an unveiling event at the end of the academic year in April.

For senior graphic design major Lisa Kleefeld, this is her favorite Promethia event of the year.

“I am really looking forward to seeing what students present and submit this year,” Kleefeld said. “Whether it’s people who have been in it before, or people who are just finding out about us, it’s always exciting to see what everyone brings to the table.”

This is her second year working as the design editor of the journal. For

Kleefeld, participating in Promethia has given her real-life experience. She designs the posters, takes pictures of the events and decides which pieces of art make it into the final publication.

Poetry reading, spoken word and art galleries, other events throughout the year give opportunities for creative students to showcase their artistic talent.

“It’s a really great way to get your writing out there, as well as be inspired by other student’s work,” said junior Charis Schneider. “I’ve really enjoyed the process of sharing my work and then hearing feedback from other students and faculty, and I’d recommend it to anyone desiring to grow in their literary skill.”

Submissions should be sent to promethia@oru.edu to be published in the 2014-2015 edition. Submissions are open to all students. More information can be found on the Promethia ORU Facebook page.

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Throwback Thursday: thrifty Morgan Reeves Contributing Writer

Long before the band Macklemore hit the thrift shop, ORU students were popping tags.

Recently, young adults across the country have been searching through thrift store racks. This isn’t a new trend. In 1984, Linda C. Hopkins published an article in the Oracle titled, “Where to shop for bargains in Tulsa.” It reads— “The fad for resale, thrift or consignment stores seems to have its roots in the college age consumers.

Many students such as Laurie Fladd, a junior English Education major have seen the practicality of buying used or almost new quality clothing for 60 percent less than the regular store.

Says Fladd, ‘You can look at my closet and see almost everything I own is from thrift stores. Hey, as a

Photos by Pamela Castillo

Top: Student Vanessa Sweet shares the vision of her art during Promethia.

Bottom: Aaron Rivera reads some of his original writings.

matter of fact, everything I have on now is rehashed.’

She was donned in a peasant skirt, a simple cotton blouse and denim jacket, accessorized in a gold beaded necklace, gold watch, earrings and a bandana around her waist.”

The article goes on to list 10 different bargain clothing stores located in Tulsa. Most have closed down, but a few are still open. One of the surviving shops is located five minutes north of ORU on Lewis Avenue. The Echo Shop has been around since 1968.

Store Manager Maryanna Senger has worked for the resale shop for 25 years.

“We have designer [clothing] to regular [clothing],” said Senger. “Consignment is really a great way to go.”

Consignment is when resale stores sell personal items. When the item is sold, the original owner

receives a percentage of the profit.

The Echo Shop sells women’s clothing and accessories. Echo Man sells men’s clothing. The two stores together make up 7,500 square feet.

Whether shoppers are wanting to spend $10 on an item or $200, The Echo Shop has both price points.

The store specializes in name brands like American Eagle, Coach, Express and BCBG. “We see all age ranges in here,” said Senger.

Shelby Rine, sophomore at ORU, is a frequent thrift shopper. At Quality Thrift, located on S. Peoria, her bargain’s were not limited to clothing.

“I actually found a book this semester that I needed to buy for a class. It was only 45 cents,” said Rine.

The thrift shopping trend hasn’t dwindled in the last 30 years. ORU students are just as interested in a bargain as they were in 1984.

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MUSE International students should opt for OPT Valeria Hernandez Staff Writer

Time flies, and December graduation will be here in just eight weeks.

Many graduating students are uncertain about the future, but international students truly need to plan ahead if they wish to stay in the U.S. There are several stipulations to consider in order to legally stay in the country.

Many international students apply for Optional Practical Training [OPT]. OPT allows for international students to gain a year of real-world experience working in their field of study after graduating.

Lisa Edwards the international student manager makes sure to call international senior students to discuss their plans after graduation. If the student decides to apply for OPT, it must be done a semester in advance or 60 days after graduation.

“We have to pick a date for when they want to start [OPT],” said Edwards. “As they start looking for jobs and if they find an employer that wants to start right away, they wouldn’t be able to do that if we picked their OPT to start in July 1, and your employer wants you to start June 1.”

Students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics are able to request an OPT extension for 17 months. Some students pursue a master’s degree, allowing them to

have an additional student visa. Others return home to find employment.

OPT does not come without sacrifice. If a student’s visa expires during OPT they can no longer travel outside the U.S. Assistant Professor Rafael Barreiro made America his home more than 20 years ago. Barreiro came from Uruguay and through OPT was able to get a student-teaching position after graduating with a degree in theater, television and education.

“The most important thing when [an international student] studies here, is to have a clear vision,” said Barreiro.

“What is the vision God gave me?

God will give you a vision that is not normal. Besides, by being international, you have another culture, and you have a different perspective of the world.

Our time here is limited, four years and goodbye. Our senior year, instead of partying and celebrating, is about contacting people and thinking about what are you doing after senior year.”

Curricular Practical Training [CPT] is another way to get experience in the field. CPT permits international students to have a paid job while attending school. Unlike OPT, CPT requires a corporation willing to hire an international student before issuing job permission. Student Success and Retention Analyst Victor Bustinza studied at ORU and started working on CPT in the ORU Admissions Office.

Bustinza remembers his years before graduation and suggests that in the midst of uncertainty concerning future plans, students should remain faithful.

“Searching for the Lord will give you the steps to follow,” said Bustinza.

“A big mountain of what’s, if ’s and how’s can be formed, but our trust is in the Lord.”

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The Struggle: How to wake up for 7:50 a.m. classes Harley Liechty

Contributing Writer

Time” or “New Girl,” can’t really get you a job. Resist the temptation, and take a look at the calendar. In just eight weeks, you’ll be running away happy and free into Christmas break. Then, you can catch up on all your favorite shows for practically an entire month.

Think about all the crazy Netflix marathons you could have.

2. Utilize Moral Support I know the feeling. You’ve just had a great fall break, full of rest, excitement and a refreshing time with zero thought about school.

Now, it’s Thursday morning, and as you awake to a blaring alarm, you wonder why sensible people wake up this early. Since you’re groggy, you might fall out of bed and maybe hit your funny bone (which really isn’t that funny). As you hit the snooze on your alarm and crawl back into bed, you ask yourself, “Can it please be Christmas break already?”

In the end, most of us inevitably skip our 7:50’s and are lifeless for the first week back.

Yes, the struggle is real, and, sadly, you’ve probably been in this slump since arriving back on campus. Skipping classes, constantly sleeping and not doing assignments doesn’t make the best academic streak. Since we need to get back into school at some point, here are some helpful tips on how to get out of the “fall break laziness.”

1. Skip Netflix

I first suggest you try really hard to not watch Netflix. I guarantee this has been most of our problems this week.

We all need our Netflix breaks, but our favorite shows like “Once Upon A

Let’s look around for a bit. See all these lovely people you call friends and classmates (possibly)? Yeah, they all feel the same way. So talk about it. As college students, we’ve become really good at complaining to each other about all our first world problems and class/work schedules. Take this opportunity to console and encourage each other that all is not lost. We still have breath in our lungs, food to ingest and motivational posters to read (and for the ladies, Ryan Gosling encouragement memes).

3. Pray

Lastly, take time to pray about it.

Yeah, I know, this is such an ORU response. In reality, though, this is a great approach to relieve stress, and don’t think that God only cares to listen to serious issues like death or disease. He cares about everything. He even cares about your struggle to walk a mile just to work out at the Aerobics Center. So, please, let the Master and Creator of everything give you the ultimate pep talk to success.

I sincerely hope this helps, but if it doesn’t, have no fear. It’s literally 50 days until final exams are over, and Christmas break officially starts.

Good luck.

FALL REVIVAL 2014

Photos by Austin St. John

Top right: ORU Live leads worship during Wednesday’s Fall Revival Service. Middle right: Bobby Parks, director of Missions and Outreach, prays for the offering. Middle: President Billy Wilson introduces chapel speaker Daniel Kolenda. Above: Worship director Jonathan Swindal and the worship team led worship, which continued for half an hour after service was dismissed. Right: Evangelist Daniel Kolenda spoke in chapel, preaching from the book of Esther. His mentor, Reinhard Bonnke spoke in chapel Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

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